1 Peter 4

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Living for God

1 Forasmuch then as Christ hath suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves likewise with the same mind: for he that hath suffered in the flesh hath ceased from sinSin: ἁμαρτία (Hamartia). The Greek hamartia (ἁμαρτία) means sin—missing the target of God's perfection. 'All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God' (Romans 3:23), requiring Christ's atoning sacrifice.; References Christ: Galatians 2:20, 5:24, Philippians 2:5. Sin: 1 Peter 3:18, Romans 6:2, 6:7, 6:11, Hebrews 12:3. Parallel theme: Isaiah 1:16, Ephesians 6:13 +5

2 That he no longer should live the rest of his time in the flesh to the lusts of men, but to the will of GodGod: Θεός (Theos). The Greek Theos (Θεός) refers to deity, used both for the one true God and false gods. Context determines whether it denotes the Father specifically or the Godhead generally.. References God: Psalms 143:10, Romans 6:2, 6:11, Ephesians 6:6. Parallel theme: 1 Peter 1:14, 2:1, Romans 14:7, 2 Corinthians 5:15, Ephesians 2:3, 4:17 +5

3 For the time past of our life may suffice us to have wrought the will of the Gentiles, when we walked in lasciviousness, lusts, excess of wine, revellings, banquetings, and abominable idolatries: Parallel theme: 1 Peter 1:14, Isaiah 28:7, Ezekiel 44:6, 45:9, Acts 17:30, 1 Corinthians 6:11, Galatians 5:19, 5:21, Ephesians 5:18, 1 Thessalonians 4:5 +5

4 Wherein they think it strange that ye run not with them to the same excess of riot, speaking evil of you: Evil: 1 Peter 2:12, 3:16, 2 Peter 2:12, Jude 1:10. Parallel theme: Acts 13:45, 18:6, Romans 13:13, 2 Peter 2:22 +3

5 Who shall give account to him that is ready to judge the quick and the dead. Judgment: Ecclesiastes 12:14, Ezekiel 18:30, Matthew 12:36, Acts 10:42, 17:31, 2 Timothy 4:1, James 5:9. Parallel theme: Psalms 1:6, Luke 16:2 +4

6 For for this cause was the gospel preached also to them that are dead, that they might be judged according to men in the flesh, but live according to God in the spiritSpirit: πνεῦμα (Pneuma). The Greek pneuma (πνεῦμα) means spirit, wind, or breath—the immaterial aspect of persons. The Holy Spirit (Pneuma Hagion) is the third person of the Trinity, dwelling in believers.. Spirit: 1 Peter 3:19, Romans 8:2

The End of All Things

7 But the end of all things is at hand: be ye therefore sober, and watch unto prayer. Prayer: Romans 12:12, Colossians 4:2. Parallel theme: 1 Peter 1:13, 5:8, Ezekiel 7:6, Luke 21:34, Philippians 4:5, 2 Timothy 4:5, Titus 2:12, Hebrews 10:25 +5

8 And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins. Love: 1 Peter 1:22, Proverbs 10:12, 17:9, Colossians 3:14, 1 Thessalonians 3:12, 2 Thessalonians 1:3, 1 Timothy 1:5, Hebrews 13:1. Sin: James 5:20. Parallel theme: Proverbs 18:13 +5

9 Use hospitality one to another without grudging. Parallel theme: Romans 12:13, 2 Corinthians 9:7, Philippians 2:14, 1 Timothy 3:2, Titus 1:8, Philemon 1:14, Hebrews 13:2, 13:16, James 5:9 +4

10 As every man hath received the gift, even so minister the same one to another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of GodGod: Θεός (Theos). The Greek Theos (Θεός) refers to deity, used both for the one true God and false gods. Context determines whether it denotes the Father specifically or the Godhead generally.. References God: Titus 1:7, Hebrews 6:10. Grace: 1 Corinthians 3:10, 15:10, Ephesians 3:8. Parallel theme: Mark 10:45, Luke 12:42, Romans 15:27, 1 Corinthians 4:7, Ephesians 4:11 +5

11 If any man speak, let him speak as the oracles of God; if any man minister, let him do it as of the ability which God giveth: that God in all things may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be praise and dominion for ever and ever. Amen. References Jesus: 1 Peter 2:5. References God: 1 Peter 4:10, Romans 3:2. Glory: 1 Corinthians 10:31. Parallel theme: Acts 7:38, 1 Corinthians 12:4, Ephesians 4:29, 6:10, Colossians 4:6, James 1:19 +5

Suffering as a Christian

12 Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you: Parallel theme: 1 Peter 4:4, 5:9, Isaiah 28:21, Daniel 11:35, 1 Corinthians 3:13, 10:13, 2 Timothy 3:12 +2

13 But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ's sufferings; that, when his gloryGlory: δόξα (Doxa). The Greek doxa (δόξα) means glory, splendor, or magnificence—the radiant manifestation of God's perfection. Christ revealed the Father's glory: 'we beheld his glory' (John 1:14). shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy. References Christ: Revelation 1:9. Glory: 1 Peter 5:10, Romans 5:3, 8:17, 2 Corinthians 4:17. Parallel theme: Isaiah 35:10, 2 Corinthians 1:7, 4:10, Philippians 3:10, 2 Timothy 2:12 +5

14 If ye be reproached for the name of Christ, happy are ye; for the spiritSpirit: πνεῦμα (Pneuma). The Greek pneuma (πνεῦμα) means spirit, wind, or breath—the immaterial aspect of persons. The Holy Spirit (Pneuma Hagion) is the third person of the Trinity, dwelling in believers. of glory and of God resteth upon you: on their part he is evil spoken of, but on your part he is glorified. References Christ: 2 Corinthians 12:10. References God: Psalms 146:5. Evil: 1 Peter 3:16, Isaiah 51:7, Matthew 5:11, Luke 6:22. Parallel theme: 1 Peter 3:14, John 15:21, Acts 13:45, James 1:12 +5

15 But let none of you suffer as a murderer, or as a thief, or as an evildoer, or as a busybody in other men's matters. Evil: 1 Peter 3:17, Matthew 5:11, 2 Timothy 2:9. Parallel theme: 1 Thessalonians 4:11, 2 Thessalonians 3:11, 1 Timothy 5:13

16 Yet if any man suffer as a Christian, let him not be ashamed; but let him glorify GodGod: Θεός (Theos). The Greek Theos (Θεός) refers to deity, used both for the one true God and false gods. Context determines whether it denotes the Father specifically or the Godhead generally. on this behalf. References Christ: Acts 11:26, 26:28, Philippians 1:20, 1:29. References God: 1 Peter 4:19, Isaiah 24:15, 50:7. Parallel theme: Isaiah 54:4, Acts 5:41, 2 Timothy 1:12 +5

17 For the time is come that judgment must begin at the house of God: and if it first begin at us, what shall the end be of them that obey not the gospelGospel: εὐαγγέλιον (Euangelion). The Greek euangelion (εὐαγγέλιον) means good news or gospel—the message of salvation through Christ's death and resurrection. It's 'the power of God unto salvation' (Romans 1:16). of God? References God: 2 Thessalonians 1:8. Judgment: Malachi 3:5. Parallel theme: 1 Peter 2:8, Isaiah 10:12, Jeremiah 25:29, Ezekiel 9:6, Amos 3:2, Luke 23:31, Romans 2:9, Hebrews 2:2 +5

18 And if the righteous scarcely be saved, where shall the ungodly and the sinner appear? References God: Zechariah 13:9, Acts 14:22, 2 Peter 3:7. Righteousness: Proverbs 11:31, Ezekiel 18:24, Romans 1:18. Sin: Jude 1:15. Parallel theme: Jeremiah 25:29, Luke 23:31, 1 Corinthians 10:12 +5

19 Wherefore let them that suffer according to the will of God commit the keeping of their souls to him in well doing, as unto a faithful Creator. Faith: Psalms 37:5, 2 Timothy 1:12. References God: 1 Peter 2:15, 3:17, Psalms 31:5, Daniel 6:22, Acts 7:59. Parallel theme: Psalms 138:8, Isaiah 43:21, Romans 2:7 +5